This was a response from God, for being outwardly religious, but inwardly wicked. All our hearts are inherently wicked, but Jesus sent his spirit, and his word, to help us change our hearts. If our hearts are changed, then our actions will overflow with pure motives. This would be a great life verse, don’t you think? God Bless, Alan

Lord, may our hearts humbly bow before you, in persistent prayer. May we be alert, to the needs of others, so we might lift them up. Reveal yourself to us, through answered prayer, even though it may not be, what we wanted the outcome to be. May we always remember, that you care about us and love hearing our petitions.

Devote yourselves to prayer, keeping alert in it with an attitude of thanksgiving;
COLOSSIANS 4:2 NASB
https://bible.com/bible/100/col.4.2.NASB

Lord, may our hearts be stirred up, knowing you have our backs, and you care deeply about us.  We are your workmanship, created for good works, that we might give you glory.


Let us not lose heart in doing good, for in due time we will reap if we do not grow weary.
Galatians 6:9 NASB

https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/gal.6.9/2647

Our deeds are not because we are so good.  It is an outpouring of our hearts, when we understand how good, God is to us.   His Grace and Mercy should flow out of us, because we have been the benefactors of them. 


“I, the Lord , search the heart, I test the mind, Even to give to each man according to his ways, According to the results of his deeds.
Jeremiah 17:10 NASB

https://bible.com/verse-of-the-day/jer.17.10/6022

Mankind, can never earn their salvation!  It is a futile effort, to do this in our own strength.  The Good News though, is God makes it all possible, through Jesus.  We are forever grateful Lord, for what yoo have given freely to those who will receive. Amen


And looking at them Jesus said to them, “With people this is impossible, but with God all things are possible.”
Matthew 19:26 NASB

https://bible.com/bible/100/mat.19.26.NASB

What is your experience with this promise? My wife and I have been blessed many times over by this promise, both of our time and money.  Any thoughts or questions?

Give, and it will be given to you. They will pour into your lap a good measure-pressed down, shaken together, and running over. For by your standard of measure it will be measured to you in return.”
Luke 6:38 NASB

https://bible.com/bible/100/luk.6.38.NASB